FARMINGTON — Franklin County has the highest rate of child sexual assaults per capita than any other county in the state, according to the executive director of Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services. Marty McIntyre asked the Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee to restore the $10,000 that the agency requested, during a public hearing on […]
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Farmington vigil honors Orlando shooting victims
FARMINGTON — Western Mountain Peace Action Workshop, Women in Black and Veterans for Peace will observe a silent vigil Friday to mourn the deaths of the victims of the massacre in Orlando, and to offer a small sign of support for the victims’ families and friends. The vigil will be held from noon to 12:30 […]
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Wilton voters to decide annual budget
WILTON — Voters will consider a $2.09 million budget at the annual town meeting Monday, June 20. It starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Academy Hill School cafeteria. Selectpersons will serve residents a barbecue supper at 5:30 p.m. Selectpersons and Finance Committee members recommend $15,000 for waste treatment plant debt and $15,000 from the Tax Increment […]
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Farmington man faces aggravated drug trafficking charge
FARMINGTON — A Farmington man was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge of aggravated trafficking of Suboxone. David Engler, 32, was arrested by Farmington Police Officer Michael Lyman on a warrant following an investigation that started last fall. Police said it is an aggravated charge because Engler was trafficking the drug at an apartment building […]
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Fire destroys camper in Sandy River Plantation
SANDY RIVER PLANTATION — A fire that destroyed a 32-foot camper Wednesday was most likely caused by an electrical malfunction behind a refrigerator, Rangeley Fire Chief Tim Pellerin said Thursday. The camper was parked on the property of its owner, William Keirstead, at 6 Dad’s Way, off Route 4. No one was staying in it. […]
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Farmington accepts bids on foreclosed properties, hires new town treasurer
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen accepted five bids on eight foreclosed properties Tuesday. They included: Whittier Road land, Cory Boyker, $950; Industry Road land, $700, Fred Barton; land at 137 Ramsdell Road, $1,855, George Josselyn; New Vineyard Road land, $1,575, John LaBrecque; and land/buildings at 126 Holley Road, Andrew Marble, $12,501. Bidders have 30 days to complete the sale. […]
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Livermore voters OK sand and salt shed money
LIVERMORE — Voters at Wednesday’s town meeting overwhelmingly approved appropriating up to $400,000 to build a sand and salt shed. The vote was 103-1. Selectperson Tom Gould said the town is listed as a priority three on the state’s list for needing a shed. The reasons are the outdoor pile is sitting over a sand […]
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RSU 58 board recognizes teachers, directors
STRONG — Regional School Unit 58 directors celebrated a year of accomplishments and recognition Thursday. Superintendent Susan Pratt said Strong Elementary School teacher Linda Ellicott was named teacher of the year for the district. Pratt presented her with the award at the school’s eighth grade graduation and assembly earlier in the week. Ellicott is retiring […]